Parent Support Specialist: Parenting Support Services- 7356

Community Health Resources • Norwich, CT

1d • $20 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

The Parent Support Specialist provides in-home and community-based parenting interventions and case management to families through Parenting Support Services (PSS). The program delivers evidence-based curricula, assesses parent-child interactions, supports caregivers in applying skills to a range of child and teen behaviors, and promotes positive relationships and parental autonomy. The role serves an average caseload of 10 families, with an average maximum service duration of four months per family.

The specialist provides individual and group interventions, including Triple P and Circle of Security Parenting, and helps families identify needs, navigate community resources, plan for crises, and connect with formal and informal support. The position involves collaboration with DCF workers and permanency teams, as well as supervision and peer support. Work takes place in clients’ homes and community settings in Norwich, Connecticut. The role is full-time, 40 hours per week, generally Monday through Friday on first shift, with schedule flexibility and evening or weekend work as needed.

Requirements

• Direct experience working with children and families.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or a related field is preferred; candidates with an associate’s degree and two years of related experience, or a high school diploma and at least four years of related experience, may be considered with an approved funder waiver.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Experience doing home-based work with families.
• Existing training in Triple P and/or Circle of Security; training will be provided upon hire if not already trained.

Responsibilities

• Carry an average caseload of 10 families receiving intervention, with an average maximum service duration of four months per family.
• Complete the PSS initial assessment within the first two visits and complete other model-specific assessments as required.
• Provide Level 4 Standard Triple P and Level 4 Teen Triple P interventions in accordance with model fidelity, typically lasting 10–16 sessions of 1–2 hours each.
• Provide Circle of Security Parenting intervention, typically lasting 10–16 sessions of 1–2 hours each, or 8–10 sessions when delivered as a group.
• Provide case management consistent with the Wraparound philosophy, including helping families identify and prioritize needs, use community resources, create a family budget, select substitute caregivers, connect with services and support systems, and identify transportation options.
• Develop crisis plans to anticipate potential crises and assist families as needed.
• Maintain frequent contact with DCF workers regarding progress in open DCF cases.
• Attend Permanency Team meetings for in-home or out-of-home cases.
• Participate in supervision and peer support meetings as required by the model.
• Work a flexible schedule that meets caregiver needs, including evenings and weekends as needed.
• Demonstrate competency in age-related or specialty issues and developmental needs for each population served.

Benefits

• Health insurance and competitive insurance premiums.
• Paid time off, including a birthday benefit.
• Employer contributions to a 403(b) retirement plan.
• Discounts on pet, home, and auto insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs, including tuition discounts at local colleges and universities.
• Career development opportunities and a free training curriculum, including a Clinical Training Series.
• Clinical supervision and/or mentoring at several programs.
• Annual wellness stipend.
• Free premium Calm app subscription.
• Six free confidential counseling sessions through the Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee appreciation events, contests, lunch-and-learns, and employee-led resource groups.
• Mileage reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time